MILTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Two people were killed Friday night when their car crashed into a tree in the Town of Milton, State Police say.

The car crashed into a tree on Middle Line Road, north of Geyser Road, killing both people inside the car.

Part of Middleline Road was shut down Friday night but has since been reopened.

Upon arrival at the accident, a NYS Trooper observed one vehicle engulfed in flames which had exited the roadway near 1040 Middleline Road. An investigation is on-going into the cause of the accident and identity of the vehicle occupants. Two deceased persons were removed from the vehicle.

Due to the nature of the accident, identification of the victims is not immediately available, and is pending a definitive autopsy. No further information is available at this time.

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